First Home Buyer's Checklist: Your Road Map to Stress-Free Buying

Heading for Your First Home? Let's Get You Sorted

Buying your first home is a big step—and, much like assembling IKEA furniture, it's easier with instructions (and maybe a friend who reads them).

The Checklist for a Smooth Ride

- Set Your Criteria: What features do you need? And "walk-in wine cellar" totally counts.

- Get Pre-Approval: Avoid heartbreak by knowing what you can spend before you start picking curtains.

- Inspect Thoroughly: Check every nook—sometimes cupboards are portals to new worlds (or just drafty corners).

- Factor In All Costs: Don't let stamp duty or inspection fees surprise you.

Disclaimer: This isn't financial advice. Speak to professionals and do some digging—because sometimes, the only thing beneath the surface is trouble.